Golf balls and golf ball charging devices

Abstract

This invention provides a golf ball and a charging device for it. The golf ball includes a shell; a circuit module disposed within the shell, the circuit module including a battery and a component to be powered, the battery supplying power to the component; and a wireless receiving module disposed within the shell, the wireless receiving module including a receiving coil for receiving electrical energy from an external wireless charging pad, the wireless receiving module being electrically connected to the battery to transmit electrical energy to the battery. This invention solves the problem in the prior art where golf balls are difficult to wirelessly charge, thus hindering their reuse.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of golf technology, and more specifically, to a golf ball and a charging device for the golf ball. Background Technology

[0002] As golf becomes more popular, golf ball technology is constantly innovating to adapt to more diverse usage scenarios. Especially in nighttime golf matches and practice, the application of luminous golf balls allows the sport to be played in nighttime environments.

[0003] Most existing luminous golf balls rely on built-in disposable batteries for power. Due to the size limitations of a golf ball, the capacity of disposable batteries is small, and once the battery is depleted, the golf ball can no longer light up and cannot be used again. This not only increases the user's operating costs but also brings environmental burden. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a golf ball and a charging device for the golf ball, in order to solve the problem in the prior art that golf balls are difficult to wirelessly charge, thus making them difficult to reuse.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a golf ball. The golf ball includes a shell; a circuit module disposed inside the shell, the circuit module including a battery and a component to be powered, the battery being used to supply power to the component to be powered; and a wireless receiving module disposed inside the shell, the wireless receiving module including a receiving coil, the receiving coil being used to receive electrical energy from an external wireless charging pad, the wireless receiving module being electrically connected to the battery so that the wireless receiving module can transmit electrical energy to the battery.

[0006] Furthermore, the receiving coil is located inside the spherical shell, and the receiving coil is not located at the center of the spherical shell.

[0007] Furthermore, the wireless receiving module and the circuit module are arranged in parallel; or, the wireless receiving module and the circuit module are arranged at an angle.

[0008] Furthermore, a charging mark is provided on the outer wall of the spherical shell, and the receiving coil is set in correspondence with the charging mark.

[0009] Furthermore, the circuit module also includes: a circuit board, which is fixedly installed inside the spherical shell, with the battery electrically connected to the circuit board, and the component to be powered is installed on the circuit board; and a control component, which is installed on the circuit board and is electrically connected to the component to be powered.

[0010] Furthermore, the component to be powered includes a light-emitting component and a vibration detection component, the vibration detection component and the light-emitting component being electrically connected to the control component; or, the component to be powered includes a positioning component and a vibration detection component, the vibration detection component and the positioning component being electrically connected to the control component; or, the component to be powered includes a light-emitting component, a positioning component and a vibration detection component, the light-emitting component, the positioning component and the vibration detection component being electrically connected to the control component.

[0011] Furthermore, the golf ball also includes a filling colloid that fills the inside of the ball shell and covers the outer periphery of the circuit module and the outer periphery of the wireless receiving module.

[0012] Furthermore, a golf ball also includes an elastic layer, which is provided between the inner wall of the shell and the outer wall filled with colloid.

[0013] Furthermore, it includes a wireless charging stand, which comprises: a base with a mounting cavity and a charging slot; a wireless transmitting module including a transmitting coil; a wireless receiving module disposed within the mounting cavity; the charging slot for accommodating the aforementioned golf ball; and the transmitting coil and receiving coil being correspondingly arranged.

[0014] Furthermore, the charging device for the golf ball also includes: a charging end, which is electrically connected to the wireless transmission module, and a charging port on the base for the charging end to pass through; and a charging cable, one end of which has an interface end that is inserted into the charging port and electrically connected to the charging end, and the other end of which is used to connect to a power source.

[0015] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, a wireless receiving module is set up. The receiving coil of the wireless receiving module can receive electrical energy from an external wireless charging base. Since the wireless receiving module is electrically connected to the battery, the battery can receive continuous power replenishment. In this way, the battery can transmit electrical energy to the component to be powered, so as to realize the continuous power supply of the component. Compared with the prior art of using disposable batteries to make the golf ball light up, in this utility model, after the battery is depleted, the battery can be recharged by the wireless receiving module, thereby improving the reusability of the golf ball and avoiding the phenomenon of discarding golf balls due to the depletion of disposable batteries. This not only reduces the user's usage cost, but also reduces the environmental burden. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the golf ball of the present invention is shown (in which the wireless receiving module and the circuit module are arranged in parallel).

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the golf ball of the present invention is shown (in which the line receiving module and the circuit module are arranged at an angle).

[0019] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A structural diagram of a golf ball from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the golf ball of this utility model is shown (wherein, a charging symbol is shown);

[0021] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A structural diagram of a golf ball from another perspective (where a charging symbol is shown);

[0022] Figure 6 It shows Figure 4 A structural diagram of a golf ball from another perspective (where a charging symbol is shown);

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the charging device for the golf ball of this invention is shown.

[0024] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0025] 10. Spherical shell; 11. Charging indicator; 20. Vibration detection component; 30. Circuit module; 31. Battery; 32. Light-emitting component; 33. Circuit board; 40. Base; 41. Charging slot; 42. Charging port; 43. Charging cable; 44. Interface end; 50. Positioning component; 60. Wireless receiving module; 70. Elastic layer; 90. Filling colloid. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a golf ball. The golf ball includes: a shell 10; a circuit module 30 disposed within the shell 10, the circuit module 30 including a battery 31 and a component to be powered, the battery 31 being used to supply power to the component to be powered; and a wireless receiving module 60 disposed within the shell 10, the wireless receiving module 60 including a receiving coil, the receiving coil being used to receive electrical energy from an external wireless charging pad, and the wireless receiving module 60 being electrically connected to the battery 31 so that the wireless receiving module 60 can transmit electrical energy to the battery 31.

[0028] In the above technical solution, by setting up a wireless receiving module 60, the receiving coil of the wireless receiving module 60 can receive electrical energy from an external wireless charging dock. Since the wireless receiving module 60 is electrically connected to the battery 31, the battery 31 can obtain continuous power replenishment. In this way, the battery 31 can transmit electrical energy to the component to be powered, so as to realize the continuous power supply of the component to be powered. Compared with the prior art of using disposable batteries to realize the light of the golf ball, in this utility model, after the battery 31 is depleted, it can be recharged by the wireless receiving module 60, thereby improving the reusability of the golf ball and avoiding the phenomenon of discarding the golf ball due to the depletion of the disposable battery. This not only reduces the user's usage cost, but also reduces the environmental burden.

[0029] Preferably, in an embodiment of the present invention, the spherical shell 10 is made of a light-transmitting material, such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) or polycarbonate (PC).

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the receiving coil is located inside the spherical shell 10, and the receiving coil is not located at the center of the spherical shell 10.

[0031] With the above settings, the receiving coil can be placed close to the inner wall of the ball shell 10 to shorten the distance between the receiving coil and the transmitting coil of the external wireless charging base. In this way, the closer it is to the inner wall of the ball shell 10, the better the charging effect of the golf ball, thereby improving the electromagnetic induction efficiency and thus improving the charging efficiency.

[0032] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, if the receiving coil is set on the center of the ball shell 10, then the distances from both sides of the receiving coil to the inner wall of the ball shell 10 are equal and far apart. In this way, it is difficult for the receiving coil to receive power from the external wireless charging base, and it is difficult to charge the golf ball. In this utility model, the receiving coil is not set on the center of the ball shell 10, that is, the receiving coil is set off from the center of the ball. This allows the receiving coil to be close to one side of the inner wall of the ball shell 10, thereby facilitating the wireless charging of the golf ball.

[0033] like Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment, the wireless receiving module 60 is arranged in parallel with the circuit module 30.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in another embodiment, the wireless receiving module 60 and the circuit module 30 are arranged at an angle.

[0035] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this utility model, no matter where the receiving coil is located on the ball shell 10 (not set in the center of the ball), as long as the receiving coil is set near the inner wall of the ball shell 10, the golf ball can be charged.

[0036] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the parallel arrangement of the wireless receiving module 60 and the circuit module 30 means that the receiving coil and the circuit board 33 are arranged in parallel; the angle arrangement of the wireless receiving module 60 and the circuit module 30 means that the receiving coil and the circuit board 33 are arranged at an angle.

[0037] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, a charging mark 11 is provided on the outer wall surface of the spherical shell 10, and the receiving coil is set in correspondence with the charging mark.

[0038] In the above technical solution, the charging indicator 11 provides users with an intuitive indication of the wireless charging location, which can ensure that users can accurately place the golf ball in the corresponding position on the external wireless charging base so that the receiving coil and the transmitting coil of the external wireless charging base are aligned, thereby realizing the wireless charging of the golf ball.

[0039] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the corresponding setting means that the charging mark 11 corresponds to the orthographic projection area of ​​the receiving coil on the ball shell 10. It can be that the orthographic projection area is within the range of the charging mark 11, or the charging mark falls within the orthographic projection area. When the golf ball is placed on the external wireless charging base according to the position of the charging mark 11, the receiving coil corresponds to the transmitting coil.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the circuit module 30 further includes: a circuit board 33, which is fixedly disposed inside the spherical shell 10; a battery 31 is electrically connected to the circuit board 33; and a component to be powered is disposed on the circuit board 33; a control component is disposed on the circuit board 33; the control component is electrically connected to the battery 31; and the control component is electrically connected to the component to be powered.

[0041] In the above technical solution, on the one hand, when the battery 31 is depleted, it can be charged by the wireless receiving module 60. When the battery 31 is fully charged, it can supply power to the component to be powered through the circuit board 33. In this way, the component to be powered can be powered, thereby avoiding the phenomenon of discarding golf balls due to the depletion of the disposable battery and improving the life and reusability of the golf balls. On the other hand, the control component can control the component to be powered so that the component to be powered can perform the corresponding functions.

[0042] Preferably, in the embodiments of this utility model, the control component is a microcontroller, and its specific structure can adopt existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0043] Preferably, in an embodiment of the present invention, the battery 31 is connected to the lower surface of the circuit board 33.

[0044] Preferably, in an embodiment of the present invention, the circuit board 33 passes through the center of the spherical shell 10.

[0045] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the battery 31 supplies power to the control component and the component to be powered through the circuit board 33.

[0046] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this utility model, the installation positions of the circuit board 33 and the battery 31 can be determined according to the shape and mass of the battery 31 and the shape and mass of the circuit board 33. The installation positions can be selected by calculation or experiment, as long as the mass of the golf ball is uniform.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the component to be powered includes a light-emitting component 32 and a vibration detection component 20, and the vibration detection component 20 and the light-emitting component 32 are respectively electrically connected to the control component; or, the component to be powered includes a positioning component 50 and a vibration detection component 20, and the vibration detection component 20 and the positioning component 50 are respectively electrically connected to the control component; or, the component to be powered includes a light-emitting component 32, a positioning component 50 and a vibration detection component 20, and the light-emitting component 32, the positioning component 50 and the vibration detection component 20 are respectively electrically connected to the control component.

[0048] In the above technical solution, the light-emitting component 32 and the positioning component 50 are used to detect the vibration frequency of the ball shell 10 by striking the golf ball. The vibration detection component 20 can send a signal to the control component, which then controls the light-emitting component 32 and / or the positioning component 50 to achieve the corresponding functions. The positioning component 50 can track the position of the ball shell 10, and the light-emitting component 32 can make the golf ball light up.

[0049] Preferably, in the embodiments of this utility model, the vibration detection component 20 is a vibration sensor. The specific structure of the vibration sensor can refer to the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the positioning component 50 can be a UWB positioning chip, and its specific structure can adopt the prior art.

[0051] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the light-emitting component 32 is an LED lamp, and there are multiple light-emitting components 32, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circuit board 33.

[0052] In the prior art, the ball shell 10 is made of two hemispheres (using a rubber coating process or a plastic process) fastened together, so that the ball shell 10 wraps around the outer periphery of the circuit module 30. However, in this way, the inside of the golf ball is a hollow structure, which easily causes vibration and impact to the circuit module 30 and other internal components when the golf ball is hit or lands, resulting in a short service life. Therefore, if... Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the golf ball also includes a filling colloid 90, which fills the inside of the ball shell 10 and covers the outer periphery of the circuit module 30 and the outer periphery of the wireless receiving module 60.

[0053] In the above technical solution, on the one hand, the filling colloid 90 can cover the circuit module 30 and the wireless receiving module 60 to make the interior of the golf ball solid, thereby forming a kind of physical protection. In this way, the impact of the golf ball on the circuit module 30 and the wireless receiving module 60 caused by collision and vibration during the movement can be effectively reduced, protecting the circuit module 30 and the wireless receiving module 60 from damage and extending the service life of the golf ball. On the other hand, the filling colloid 90 can fix the circuit module 30 and the wireless receiving module 60.

[0054] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, a mold is used to pot the circuit module 30 and the wireless receiving module 60 to form a filling colloid 90. In this way, compared with the existing encapsulation process, the potting process can protect the battery 31 and electronic components (e.g., capacitors on the circuit board) from the high temperature during encapsulation.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the golf ball also includes an elastic layer 70, and the elastic layer 70 is provided between the inner wall of the ball shell 10 and the outer wall of the filling colloid 90.

[0056] In the above technical solution, the elastic layer 70 can absorb the impact force of the golf ball when it is hit or lands, reducing the direct impact force on the circuit module 30 and the wireless receiving module 60, thereby protecting the circuit module 30 and the wireless receiving module 60.

[0057] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the elastic layer 70 is made of rubber.

[0058] like Figure 7 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a charging device for a golf ball. The charging device for the golf ball includes a wireless charging base, which includes: a base 40, on which a mounting cavity and a charging slot 41 are provided; a wireless transmitting module including a transmitting coil; a wireless receiving module disposed in the mounting cavity; and the charging slot 41 for accommodating the golf ball. The transmitting coil and the receiving coil are correspondingly arranged.

[0059] In the above technical solution, the user places the golf ball in the charging slot 41 so that the charging slot 41 corresponds to the charging mark 11. The transmitting coil generates an alternating electromagnetic field, which acts on the receiving coil inside the ball shell 10. The receiving coil generates an induced current, which in turn supplies the current to the battery 31. The battery 31 supplies power to the component to be powered through the circuit board. In this way, the battery 31 of the golf ball can be charged.

[0060] Specifically, the charging of the golf ball in this invention is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.

[0061] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, four charging slots 41 are provided.

[0062] In one embodiment, the charging of the golf ball can also be based on the principle of electromagnetic resonance.

[0063] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the wireless receiving module 60 further includes a rectifier circuit and a filter circuit, and the wireless transmitting module further includes a chip and a power amplifier. The specific structures of the wireless receiving module 60 and the wireless transmitting module can refer to the prior art, as long as wireless charging of golf balls can be achieved, which will not be elaborated here.

[0064] Specifically, in this embodiment of the present invention, when the golf ball is taken out of the charging slot 41, since the wireless receiving module 60 does not receive the alternating electromagnetic field, the circuit module 30 controls the built-in light-emitting component 32 of the golf ball to work, realizing the light-emitting function when playing the golf ball; when the golf ball is placed back into the charging slot 41, the wireless receiving module 60 receives the alternating electromagnetic field, and at this time, the circuit module 30 controls the golf ball to enter charging mode, and the built-in light-emitting component 32 of the golf ball stops working. Of course, since the control circuit module 30 inside the golf ball is designed with a vibration detection component 20, it can also perform single or combined logic control through secondary control logic of controlling the action time and the number of vibrations, and make control actions through algorithms to realize actions such as the built-in light-emitting component 32 of the golf ball being constantly lit, flashing, or turned off. For example, by tapping the shell 10, when the shell 10 vibrates twice within 1 second, the LED light shows a yellow light that is constantly lit; by tapping the shell 10 again, when the shell 10 vibrates twice within 1 second, the LED light shows a yellow light that is turned off. When the ball shell 10 vibrates three times within 1 second, the LED light flashes red. When the ball shell 10 is struck again, and it vibrates three times within 1 second, the red LED light turns off. When the ball shell 10 vibrates four times within 2 seconds, the yellow LED light flashes. When the ball shell 10 is struck again, and it vibrates four times within 2 seconds, the yellow LED light turns off. As long as the vibration detection component 20 detects the vibration of the ball shell 10, it can send a signal to the control component, which then controls the positioning component 50 to position the golf ball. The time and frequency mentioned above are not limited to 1 second, nor are they limited to 2 seconds. The function is not limited to the constant light or flashing of the light-emitting component 32. Compared to existing technologies where the size and structure of the golf ball limit its surface to buttons for controlling internal circuit switches, mode controls, etc., and only simple timer functions are possible, this invention allows multiple functions to be achieved by striking the golf ball, and switching between different functions is possible.

[0065] like Figure 7 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the charging device for the golf ball further includes: a charging end, which is electrically connected to the wireless transmission module, and a charging port 42 for the charging end to pass through on the base 40; a charging cable 43, one end of which is provided with an interface end 44, which is inserted into the charging port and electrically connected to the charging end, and the other end of the charging cable 43 is used to connect to a power source.

[0066] In the above technical solution, the user only needs to connect one end of the charging cable 43 to the charging terminal and the other end of the charging cable 43 to the power source. In this way, the transmitting coil will generate an alternating electromagnetic field, which will facilitate charging of the golf ball's battery 31.

[0067] Specifically, in the embodiments of this utility model, the charging device for the golf ball also includes a protective shell, a rotating shaft on the protective shell, a through hole on the wireless charging base, the rotating shaft passing through and rotatingly engaging with the through hole, and the protective shell being rotatably connected to the wireless charging base via the rotating shaft.

[0068] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects: By setting a wireless receiving module, the receiving coil of the wireless receiving module can receive electrical energy from an external wireless charging base. Since the wireless receiving module is electrically connected to the battery, the battery can obtain continuous power replenishment. In this way, the battery can transmit electrical energy to the component to be powered, so as to realize the continuous power supply of the component to be powered. Compared with the prior art of using disposable batteries to realize the light emission of golf balls, in this utility model, after the battery is depleted, the battery can be recharged by the wireless receiving module, thereby improving the reusability of golf balls and avoiding the phenomenon of discarding golf balls due to the depletion of disposable batteries. This not only reduces the user's usage cost, but also reduces the environmental burden.

[0069] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A golf ball characterized by, include: Spherical shell (10); A circuit module (30) is disposed inside the spherical shell (10). The circuit module (30) includes a battery (31) and a component to be powered. The battery (31) is used to supply power to the component to be powered. A wireless receiving module (60) is disposed inside the spherical shell (10). The wireless receiving module (60) includes a receiving coil for receiving electrical energy from an external wireless charging pad. The wireless receiving module (60) is electrically connected to the battery (31) so that the wireless receiving module (60) can transmit electrical energy to the battery (31).

2. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein The receiving coil is located inside the spherical shell (10), and the receiving coil is not located at the center of the spherical shell (10).

3. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein The wireless receiving module (60) is arranged in parallel with the circuit module (30); or, the wireless receiving module (60) and the circuit module (30) are arranged at an angle.

4. The golf ball according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the spherical shell (10) is provided with a charging mark (11), and the receiving coil is provided in correspondence with the charging mark (11).

5. The golf ball according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The circuit module (30) also includes: A circuit board (33) is fixedly disposed inside the spherical shell (10), the battery (31) is electrically connected to the circuit board (33), and the component to be powered is disposed on the circuit board (33); A control component is disposed on the circuit board (33), and the control component is electrically connected to the component to be powered.

6. The golf ball according to claim 5, characterized in that, The component to be powered includes a light-emitting component (32) and a vibration detection component (20), wherein the vibration detection component (20) and the light-emitting component (32) are respectively electrically connected to the control component; or, the component to be powered includes a positioning component (50) and a vibration detection component (20), wherein the vibration detection component (20) and the positioning component (50) are respectively electrically connected to the control component; or, the component to be powered includes a light-emitting component (32), a positioning component (50) and a vibration detection component (20), wherein the light-emitting component (32), the positioning component (50) and the vibration detection component (20) are respectively electrically connected to the control component.

7. The golf ball according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The golf ball also includes a filling colloid (90) that fills the shell (10) and covers the outer periphery of the circuit module (30) and the outer periphery of the wireless receiving module (60).

8. The golf ball according to claim 7, characterized in that, The golf ball also includes an elastic layer (70), which is disposed between the inner wall of the shell (10) and the outer wall of the filling colloid (90).

9. A charging device for a golf ball, characterized in that, Includes a wireless charging dock, the wireless charging dock comprising: A base (40) is provided with an installation cavity and a charging slot (41); A wireless transmitting module includes a transmitting coil, a wireless receiving module is disposed within the mounting cavity, a charging slot (41) is used to accommodate a golf ball as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, and the transmitting coil is disposed correspondingly to the receiving coil.

10. The charging device for a golf ball according to claim 9, characterized in that, The charging device for the golf ball also includes: The charging end is electrically connected to the wireless transmission module, and the base (40) is provided with a charging port (42) for passing through the charging end; A charging cable (43) is provided with an interface end (44) at one end. The interface end (44) is inserted into the charging port and electrically connected to the charging end. The other end of the charging cable (43) is used to connect to a power source.

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